[salmonstalker82]

hi iam wondering if anyother panic anxiety disorder folks out there , have had a problem with constant throat tightning and obssesing about it , making the issue worse , i had panic attacks for the last 2 years and over came them and now all the sudden my throat has been tight all the time and a chocking senstaion , its fine when my mind is occupied , but when iam not busy, it really botheres me and is always on my mind , also wondering what you guys thin would be the best anti-deppresent for pannick and anxiety iam on effexor xr but it doesnt seem to be working , and i seem to be using ativan alot more than i use to cuase its the only thing that relaxes my throat, ive seen a throat specialist and it is only anxiety just to clear that up any positive reinforcment woukld be greatly appreciated ,

[Joyce]

salmonstalker82, on Feb 8 2010, 02:14 PM, said:

hi iam wondering if anyother panic anxiety disorder folks out there , have had a problem with constant throat tightning and obssesing about it , making the issue worse , i had panic attacks for the last 2 years and over came them and now all the sudden my throat has been tight all the time and a chocking senstaion , its fine when my mind is occupied , but when iam not busy, it really botheres me and is always on my mind , also wondering what you guys thin would be the best anti-deppresent for pannick and anxiety iam on effexor xr but it doesnt seem to be working , and i seem to be using ativan alot more than i use to cuase its the only thing that relaxes my throat, ive seen a throat specialist and it is only anxiety just to clear that up any positive reinforcment woukld be greatly appreciated ,

salmonstalker82,

I suffer from GAD and I can say that we all have different physical symptoms related to it. For me, its breathing. I get short of breath or feel like I cant take a deep breath when something has happened that really emotionally bothers me. Or pretty much anytime but usually its when I've been very stress that it happens. I take Effexor 37.5mg and klonopin. I am med sensitive that is why I am on such a low dosage so dont take me as an example for how much you should take.

May I ask what is the dosage of effexor you are on?


Joyce

[Beanchop99]

Hello SalmonStalker,

My official diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder, which causes depression. I also suffer major anxiety. Truth be told, only a doc can say which med is best for you. Since every person is different, what works for me, may not work for you.

That being said I have been on the following for a decade, or so, with much success:
Effexor
Wellbutrin
Lithium
Risperdal
Xanax (as needed for anxiety attacks)
Halcion (for sleep)

I suggest you check with your doc for med recommendations.

Salmon, I'm a bit confused. You title this topic "Panic and OCD." Are you contributing your throat tightening to OCD? Or are you saying that you have OCD in addition to anxiety? Pardon my asking; brain's not in full gear tonight.


~Bean

[salmonstalker82]

hi iam on 150 mg twice a day of effexor and my throat tighning is caused by anxiety but i think the ocd contributed because iam obbsesivley thinking about it AND MAKING IT CARRY ON AND BE MUCH WORSE THAN IT ACTAULLY IS ....... iam not tottaly sure but ocde has also effected my relationships due to every thing always having to be perfect or clean , love to hear back some input , and the salmon stalker is just my user name and email for everything due to i work in the fishing industry and am an advid fisherman lol sorry bout the confusion

[Beanchop99]

Hi Salmon,

Thanks clarifying your issues. BTW, I did understand "SalmonStalker" to be your name. I was asking about the OCD and anxiety, but that's neither here nor there. Thanks for taking the time to explain. Sorry about the confusion.


It is very possible for our mental health to affect our physical health. Something like OCD can exasperate symptoms of physical conditions. It's like you said, if you obsess about your throat, you'll be more keenly aware of any little constriction.

Also, I have "talked" myself into being sick. The whole psychosomatic deal. I've panicked so much over the thought of having am anxiety attack that I erupted in a full blown major anxiety episode. Panicking because I might panic about possible panic. If I didn't laugh at my goofy brain, I'd float away in a river of tears.

As for relationships, MIs are very hard for "normal" (I hate that word) people to understand. As a result, those of us with illnesses suffer relationship losses at the times when we most need people in our lives. I can say from personal experience that it is possible to have long terms relationships, both romances and friendships, though. Sometimes it just takes a while.

Besides Effexor, are you taking anything else? Effexor has helped me, but wasn't quite enough. My doc added in 2 other meds and I've been doing well ever since. Salmon, talk to your doc. Explain that you're not seeing top-notch results and ask if there's more that can be done.


~Bean

[salmonstalker82]

hey beANCHOP, THANX for the feed back , iam not on anyother all the time meds , just use ativan when needed but dont like to too often as for its addictive, and not that healthy to be on for long periods of time and i will talk to my doctor and see if theres something else i can add in , i used to take paxil for ten years and it worked great not a single pannick attack and never even thought about it , but when it came back after a hard break up after 7 years of dating and having a son together , it didnt seem to be doing the trick anymore, but iam thinking now i havent been on it for a year it may be afective again , thanks for the insight

[Beanchop99]

Hey Salmon Stalker,

Happy to have been of help. That's what DF is all about - sharing our experiences so we can learn, grow, recover with the support of people who truly understand.

Break ups most certainly can throw us into a deep depression. Can I ask how long ago the breakup was? If it's too personal of a question. just say, "Bean, shut up." and I'll shut up. You should only share what you're comfortable with sharing.

I ask because I've been there myself (a broken engagement 18 years ago). No matter how happy I am in love and life, I'll never forget that painful time.


~Bean

[salmonstalker82]

this break up was 2 years ago and it was after seven years of dating having our son isaac and also had a son named michael 2 years prior who died during the birth process which was a pretty big strain on our relationship also, iam in a new relationship now living with a girl after only 5 months of dating she has 6 month old daughter and my son is 2 now, i had stayed with my parents after the break up to get back on my feet and i felt ready to move out on my own again , i know 5 months is a little soon to live with someone after going through all that but we both needed roomates and we were dating so it just kinda worked out that way......